Puffin Peter

Practicar vocabulario: ¿qué otros pájaros conoces? Utiliza flashcards con distintas especies de pájaros que puedan haber visto.

¿Qué diferencia a un pingüino de un tucán? ¿Es más grande o más pequeño? Puedes trabajar con ellos los comparativos: bigger, smaller, darker…

Para los más pequeños puedes dibujar la silueta de Peter y dejar que ellos elijan los colores que tendrá su pico.

Petr Horácêk nació en 1967 en Praga. A partir de los 19 años trabajó en una agencia de publicidad y diseño, lo que consideró una experiencia muy divertida y bastante inspiradora.

Después se fue a estudiar a la Academia de Bellas Artes.

En 1994 se trasladó a Inglaterra de forma permanente. Cuando fue padre creó su primer libro: ‘Las fresas son rojas’. Desde entonces ha publicado muchos otros.

La opinión de los lectores y expertos sobre Puffin Peter:

“I will admit that I’m a sucker for pufflings. They are the most endearing of birds and I have several children’s books about them in my personal library. This cover is just “aw-inducing.” It’s bright yellow, featuring an adorable mixed media portrait of a puffin, whom I surmise is Peter. This is a sweet story about friends lost, then found as well as the power of communication. I loved the energy of the illustrations and the expressiveness of the animals. Fine addition to the collection.”. From goodreads.com

“Great book to have kids predict what kind of animal they are going to find, or to name the animal once it has been found. Large Bright pictures. Also could use this book to teach about different varieties of birds or even similarities/differences.”. From goodreads.com

“There’s a lighthearted lesson there about communication—what’s obvious to one person isn’t obvious to another—and excitement, too, in the great, reassuring presence of the whale as he guards Peter on his search.”. From publishersweekly.com

“Horácek’s story is a bit of a jumble, but his beautiful mixed-media illustrations have vibrant, bold colors and simple shapes that will appeal to young listeners and also provide a few basic lessons on ocean life.”. From kirkusreviews.com

“I love this story of a puffin’s adventure to find his missing friend. He travels far and wide, and even makes a new friend, a blue whale. Heartwarming and thoroughly enjoyable.”. From goodreads.com

“Puffin Peter has all those special qualities readers and listeners love in a great picture book; its funny story with bright colorful illustrations that really show the characters emotions and personalities. An adorable picture book that kids will ask for again and again.”. From goodreads.com